Tag: Wildlife

Legislation

Assemblymember Heather Hadwick Introduces Bills to Support Hunters’ Right to Self-Defense and Youth Hunting

March 24, 2026
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) has introduced two bills aimed at improving hunter safety and expanding opportunities for youth to participate in California’s hunting heritage.

“As a hunter and angler myself, I understand how important it is to protect and preserve our hunting traditions,” said Hadwick. “Since coming to Sacramento, I’ve worked to advance practical solutions that support responsible wildlife management and expand hunting opportunities.”

Legislation

Heather Hadwick: “CA Is Not Adequately Managing the Wildlife We Have”

February 24, 2026
I am writing today to share serious concerns about Senate Bill 1305, the proposal by Senator Richardson to reintroduce grizzly bears in California. While the grizzly is an iconic symbol — even our state animal — it was driven to extinction in this state more than a century ago. Today’s California is very different from that era: we are far more populated, land use is more developed, and our current wildlife management systems are already overstretched and inadequate for what exists now.